J V FORRESTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.beaconk12.org

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.V. Forrestal Elementary School is a public school located in Beacon, New York, serving students within the Beacon City School District. Situated at 125 Liberty Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a sense of belonging for its diverse student body, ensuring that each child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and character development, often prioritizing initiatives that encourage kindness, collaboration, and academic excellence. By leveraging its resources as part of the broader Beacon City School District, J.V. Forrestal provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, arts programming, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic programs, calendar events, and district policies can visit their official page on the Beacon City School District website.

234

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J V FORRESTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	66
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	33

White
117 (50.2%)
Hispanic
66 (28.3%)
Two or More
33 (14.2%)
Black
14 (6.0%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)838-6900
Website:	http://www.beaconk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 35

Ungraded 3